Vocational Nursing Program
Vocational Nurses are a vital part of the health care team. The duties of a Vocational Nurse include tasks such as recording vital signs, administering medications, and collecting samples for routine lab tests.
Our Vocational Nursing program is divided into four courses of roughly 13 months for the day program and 20 months for the evening program. You'll learn in a variety of settings including a traditional lecture setting as well as hands-on clinical training.
When you've finished all the coursework and passed the final exam, you'll be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse meeting the standards set by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
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What will I be trained to do in this field?
The specific responsibilities of a Vocational Nurse vary from location to location. But generally speaking, you'll work closely with patients to care for them and meet their needs. You may be called to check their vital statistics and help care for them after their treatment or procedure.
You'll be part of the staff. As such, patients will look to you with questions and concerns. You’ll work closely with registered nurses and doctors to provide the care patients need.
What will I learn?
Much of your job as a Vocational Nurse will be to provide direct care to patients. Not only will you need to understand techniques and procedures, but you'll also need to understand anatomy and physiology. Your coursework will include learning to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting body systems such as:
- Musculoskeletal
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal
- Endocrine
In addition, you'll learn about important skills such as leadership, supervision, and proper patient interaction. You'll train on and with a variety of instruments and equipment such as:
- Glucometers
- Anatomy Charts
- Anatomical Models
- Stethoscopes
- Procedural Anatomical Mannequins
- Thermometers
When you've earned your diploma, you'll be prepared to take the national licensing examination. You'll also be prepared to care for patients confidently as you work to meet their needs.
What are some career opportunities?
Vocational Nurses work in a variety of health care settings. When you've become licensed, you may choose to work in facilities such as:
- Physician's Offices
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Intermediate Care Facilities
- Home Health Agencies
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Private Practice
Regardless of where you choose to work, becoming a Vocational Nurse gives you the opportunity to help people and continually expand your horizons.
What's the career outlook?
Employment for this important career is expected to grow by as much as 21% between 2008 and 2018.*
The Vocational Nursing program is available at the following campus:
Program Information Disclosure
Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Passage of the NCLEX-PN exam is required for licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and for employment in California. Click here for license examination pass rate information.
| O*Net Occupation Titles | Soc Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Charge Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN), Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN), Clinic Nurse, Office Nurse, Private Duty Nurse, Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN) | 29-2061.00 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00 |
| On-time Completion Rate (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Rate |
| 38% | 59% | 73% | 54% |
| Placement Rate Reported to ABHES (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario |
| 30% | 45% | 36% |
* Note - Because Vocational Nursing program graduates must pass the NCLEX-PN and achieve licensure before they can be employed, the timing of employment for VN is often extended beyond the ABHES reporting date. ACC continues to assist with employment services beyond the end of the reporting period for VN and all ACC programs.
| Median Loan Debt (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Median Loan Debt | |
| Title IV HEA Programs: | $19,225.50 | $19,125.74 | $18,282.50 | $19,125.74 |
| Private Loans/Institutional Financing Plan: |
$2,394.50 | $2,850.66 | $2,844.17 | $2,600.00 |
Current Estimated Tuition and Fees : $34,110.00; Evening/Weekend schedule $35,112.50
To review the terms and definitions for the chart above, or to see the outcome information for ACC's other programs, and to view state disclosure information, visit: americancareercollege.edu/disclosures.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Career Fact
Employment of LPNs is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations because of a number of factors, including the general increase in demand for health care services.*
